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Transport for London (TfL) has published ‘London on the move’, its first network-wide strategy covering the capital’s entire highway network. The plan sets out how TfL and London boroughs intend to manage and coordinate London’s roads over the next five years, with a focus on reducing congestion, improving journey reliability and making more effective use of street space.

From 2 February, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) phone lines will open between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The need for regulatory changes for 3.5 – 4.25t zero emission vans has been a key ask of the Zero Emission Van Plan and an area that continues to see positive progress. This week saw that change hit another milestone, with the publication of the draft legislation that will make prior proposals a reality.

Toby Poston comments: Friday saw the confirmation of something many across the industry – and our capital – have feared for weeks. Zipcar’s announcement that it would cease operating on these shores is particularly sad and raises concerns around the broader picture for urban mobility in the UK.